BudE
Hillsborough, NC
Let's get this straight. Anyone not in the military is a civilian whether you're a cop or FBI, etc. I believe this started years ago with either the NYPD or LAPD. What bothers me most is that it helps to build a wall between law enforcement and the rest of the populace. Every time you see civilian in regards to law enforcement it should be citizen. Unfortunately, some cops today consider themselves para-military and want to keep a wall between themselves and the citizens (all of whom are considered to be the enemy).